18
Basic still image shooting – using auto mode
, Set the MODE dial to , and
rotate the lens portion to turn
on your camera.
When a “Memory Stick” is inserted, the
recording folder name is indicated on the
LCD screen for about five seconds
(page 51).
• When the MODE dial is set to , the
exposure, white balance and focus are adjusted
automatically.
, Hold the camera steadily with
both hands and position a
subject in the center of the
focus frame.
Do not cover the lens, flash, or microphone
(page 6) with your fingers.
, Press and hold the shutter
button halfway down.
The camera beeps. When the AE/AF lock
indicator stops flashing and remains on, the
camera is ready for shooting. (The screen
may be frozen for a split second depending
on the subject.)
• If you release your finger from the shutter
button, shooting will be canceled.
• The minimum focal distance to a subject is
50 cm (19
11
/
16
inches). To shoot subjects at
distances closer than this, use the Macro mode
(page 21).
• The frame appearing on the LCD screen shows
the focus adjustment range. (For more details
on the AF range finder, see page 41.)
MODE
POWER
1
MODE dial
2 3
640
F2.8
30
98
60
min
FINE
101
AE/AF lock indicator
Flashes in green t
Remains on
